VIT distributed scholarships worth over ₹100 crore for government school students since 2008: VIT Chancellor
The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has provided over ₹100 crore in scholarships to government school students since 2008 through its STARS scheme. This initiative supports high-achieving rural students who excel in their higher secondary exams but face financial barriers to further education. A total of 1,147 students have benefited from the program, which covers their education, accommodation, and food expenses.
- ▪VIT has distributed ₹102 crore in scholarships since 2008.
- ▪The STARS scheme supports high-achieving students from rural government schools.
- ▪1,147 students have benefited from the program, covering their education and living costs.
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The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has distributed scholarships to the tune of ₹102 crore for government school students under its flagship programme titled Support the Advancement of Rural Students (STARS) scheme since its inception way back in 2008, said G. Viswanathan, founder and Chancellor, VIT, on Sunday.In his presidential address at the STARS Day celebration event, which was organised by VIT in its campus here, Mr. Viswanathan said that the scheme aimed to support high-achieving students from rural government schools who secure excellent marks in higher secondary examinations but lack the financial means to pursue further education. “So far, 1,147 students have benefited under the scheme.
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